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XpertHR's unique online legal reference manual for HR professionals has been produced in association with LexisNexis Butterworths Tolley. It provides accessible and constantly updated guidance on employment law, tailored to the needs of the HR professional.
Updating author: Lynda Macdonald
On this page:SummaryFuture developmentsPractical exampleAction point checklistKey referencesQuestions and answersWriting job descriptionsPreparing an employee specificationCircumstances in which criteria and conditions can be discriminatoryGenderRaceReligionDisabilityAgeGenuine occupational qualifications and requirementsGenuine occupational qualifications based on genderGenuine occupational qualifications and requirements based on raceGenuine occupational requirements based on sexual orientationGenuine occupational requirements based on religion or beliefGenuine occupational requirements based on ageLimitations on genuine occupational qualifications and requirements
Summary
1.1 To ensure a successful outcome to the process of recruitment, it is essential first to clarify the key duties and responsibilities inherent in the job, and to formulate a picture of the type of person who could most effectively perform the job in terms of background and skills. Recruitment and selection therefore needs to be planned thoroughly, applying a methodical and objective approach.
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